Originally Posted by
Bob Keeley
Need to know where I stand about Inspector responsibilities. Should a home inspector open a split system air handler to see it’s condition? We bought a home eight months ago. Had it inspected and then had seller pay for warranty (American Home Shield).
Air Handler motor seized up last week. Contractor dispatched by AHS reported system was ‘filthy’ and had not been maintained. Our claim is now denied and we face significant expense to clean and replace parts or purchase new handler (it's fifteen years old and there's a old motor lying next to the unit in the crawl space that tells us it's been done before).
Bob
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Bob,
If your location is a Zip code entered on the right of your post you are in Simpsonville SC. 29681 .
The attachment is a copy of South Carolina Standards of Practice.
Sounds like you should be asking some questions from the individual who told you Quote ( more or less ) "Oh don't Worry you have a One Year Home Warranty that comes with this House. "
I would suggest you do a search on the home warranty company denied claims as you are not alone.
You did Know The System was 15 years old when you purchased the home ?